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Michael Yokhin

Iraq World Cup 2026 squad: Graham Arnold's 26-man selection ahead of group stage test against Norway

Mohanad Ali #10 of Iraq poses for a portrait during the official FIFA World Cup 2026 portrait session on June 12, 2026 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

The Iraq World Cup 2026 squad playing in the United States this summer is an indication of how the world can change, given the time to do so. There are other visitors whose position Iraqi fans might recognise.

World Cup 2026 represents Iraq's first appearance at the World Cup since 1986. They lost all three group fixtures and went out, only two return after decades of war under the guidance of Australian manager Graham Arnold this summer.

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